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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,432.63, 33,699.20 and 18,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,432.63, 33,699.20 and 18,702.96 is: 25,796.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,432.63 : 33,699.20 = 18,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,432.63/33,699.20 = 18,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,432.63x = 33,699.20 × 18,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,432.63x = 630,274,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,274,696.12/24,432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,796.43

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